Starmobile Up HD is official

The new addition to Starmobile’s Up series of smartphone goes high definition. Aptly named the Starmobile Up HD, it’s a 4.7-inch handset for Php4,990.

Although it has the same price that the original Up smartphone was initially sold for, the Starmobile Up HD comes with a better display resolution and a bigger internal storage. The original Up and the Up+ boast screens measuring 5 inches diagonally, whereas the Up HD’s screen is slightly smaller at 4.7 inches. All is well, though, since the Up HD actually offers a higher pixel density that makes texts and images smoother on screen.

Starmobile Up HD Specs

Android 4.4 KitKat

4.7-inch IPS LCD (720×1280 HD), ~312ppi

1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor

Mali-400 MP2 GPU

1GB RAM

8GB internal storage

microSD support up to 32GB

8-megapixel BSI main camera, with autofocus and LED flash

5-megapixel front camera

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Dual SIM with dual standby

3G HSPA+

Bluetooth

GPS, A-GPS

Dimensions: 137 x 68 x 8.1mm

Weight: 137g

Li-Ion 1800mAh battery

The Starmobile Up HD’s rear camera resolution remains the same, but it boasts a f/2.0 aperture and a 5P lens with a so-called Blue Glass Filter, which the company claims can “produce more accurate colors and capture even the finest of details.” The front facing shooter has improved. It now boasts a 5-megapixel resolution to satisfy selfie fanatics. It even has its own flash, guaranteeing selfie opportunities no matter the time of day.

Other specs of the Starmobile Up HD include a dual SIM configuration, support for Miracast and Chromecast, 2-axis accelerometer, proximity sensor, and more. It comes with a 1800mAh battery, which the company claims can last up to 9 hours on talk.

The Starmobile Up HD costs Php4,990, which includes a free case, flip cover and two screen protectors. Company stores and kiosks across the country should soon have the device available for sale.